For the cost-conscious amateur gourmet

Hi! My name is Megan, and I’m a recent college graduate from New Jersey who has always loved to eat.

This blog, which started as a project for a class in college, was a way for me to learn how to cook in a place where all the food available was either saturated in fat, stale or bland. Despite the poor quality, many of my friends and classmates opted for cafeteria food. Why? Because the cafeteria was a few steps away from their rooms. Because they were broke. Because they didn’t know how to cook.

While cooking is daunting for many, most young people don’t realize how easy it can be. I’m here to prove that.

The economy is bad. Most of us don’t have disposable income. With a little practice and budgeting, though, us broke young people don’t have to stuff our faces with the same horrible food day after day. By planning before you go to the grocery store and spending a few extra moments thinking about what you’ll make, not only will you cut a few inches off your waist line, but you’ll save money and start to feel better about yourself.

“Bon viveur” loosely translates to a person who lives the good life. It’s definitely possible to live the good life while on a budget. You don’t need to be rich to eat like a king, and you most certainly don’t have to be Martha Stewart.

A portion of the site is dedicated to gluten-free eating. One out of every 133 people in the United States has Celiac Disease, according to celiac.org. This blog is a place for that too. And if you donate money to the Celiac Disease Foundation, I’ll love you forever.

Don’t forget, I’m learning with you. I’d love to hear what you have to say, so please share your thoughts! What works for you? What didn’t work for you? I wanna hear! Drop me a line in the comments section or email me at megananderle@gmail.com.